Bristol City beat Portsmouth 2-1 in the Championship, a result built on efficiency rather than control. Portsmouth had more of the ball and more shots, but Bristol City scored twice from three attempts on target.
Lorent Tolaj opened the scoring for Bristol City in the 31st minute and Jason Knight doubled the lead in the 56th. Portsmouth pulled one back to set up a tense finish, but Bristol City saw the game out. Rio Cardines, who assisted Knight's goal, was booked earlier in the second half.
The statistics underline how unusual the result was. Portsmouth held 54% possession, took 14 shots to Bristol City's nine and had ten corners to three. Yet Bristol City won, with Jason Knight and Lorent Tolaj finding the net from their limited chances. The visitors' one shot on target was not enough to alter the final score.
